Trainee Dental Nurse: Training & Mentorship

NLDC Ltd; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Career progression

Modern practice

Transport accessible

Job summary

NLDC Ltd in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is recruiting a Trainee Dental Nurse to join a modern practice offering NHS and private dentistry. You will support clinicians, prepare surgeries and help patients through their treatment journey, while developing your dental nursing qualifications.

No prior dental experience is required; full training and ongoing mentoring are provided. The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with a supportive team and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Enrolled on, or prepared to enrol on, an approved Dental Nursing qualification.
• Friendly and confident communicating with patients.
• Professional, reliable and well organised.
• Keen to learn and develop clinical skills.
• Able to use basic computer systems.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hepatitis B vaccinated or willing to complete the required immunisation programme.
• In possession of a National Insurance number.

Responsibilities

• Preparing dental surgeries, instruments, materials and equipment for treatments
• Assisting clinicians throughout patient appointments and dental procedures
• Cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising dental instruments
• Following infection prevention, cross contamination and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the turnaround and preparation of surgeries between patients
• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable and reassured
• Supporting accurate and organised patient and clinical information
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout clinical areas
• Working closely with dentists, dental nurses and the wider practice team
• Developing knowledge of dental instruments, materials, terminology and clinical procedures

Job description

NLDC Ltd in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is recruiting a Trainee Dental Nurse to join a modern practice offering NHS and private dentistry. You will support clinicians, prepare surgeries and help patients through their treatment journey, while developing your dental nursing qualifications.

No prior dental experience is required; full training and ongoing mentoring are provided. The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with a supportive team and opportunities to progress